Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract
INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA AMERICAN HERB EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Menthol-related sensitization potential; contact allergy possible (epicutaneous test available); may contain allergens from fragrance complex. "American" designation refers to the M. piperita variety cultivated in North America; extract profile may differ slightly in menthol/menthone ratios from European varieties
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Is Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract safe in cosmetics?
Menthol-related sensitization potential; contact allergy possible (epicutaneous test available); may contain allergens from fragrance complex. "American" designation refers to the M. piperita variety cultivated in North America; extract profile may differ slightly in menthol/menthone ratios from European varieties The EU classifies Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, refreshing, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-70-2 (shared with M. piperita extract family).
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Piperita American Herb Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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